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COSMETOLOGY 1101 Salon Safety and Sanitation I 2 credit hours Introduction to procedures in identification of required safety and decontamination in a salon. Business etiquette in the cosmetology field. Prepares student for state certification for the Illinois Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisite: Admission into Cosmetology Program and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 1103, 1105 and 1107 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 1103 Cosmetic Chemical Services I 3 credit hours Introduction to basic cosmetic chemical services including shampoo, scalp treatment, chemical texture and hair color. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisite: Admission into Cosmetology Program and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 1101, 1105 and 1107 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 1105 Introduction to Basic Hairstyling I 3 credit hours Principles of hair design applied to complementary hair styling for clients. Introduction to hairstyling techniques that include basic finger waving, braiding and hair roller placement. An introduction to hair cutting equipment. Prepares student for state certification for the Illinois Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisite: Admission into Cosmetology Program and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 1101, 1103 and 1107 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 1107 Introduction to Basic Thermal Styling I 2 credit hours Introduction to thermal hair styling using the various thermal implements and techniques. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisite: Admission into Cosmetology Program and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 1101, 1103 and 1105 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 1111 Introduction to Hair Styling II 2 credit hours Introduction to various haircutting techniques including use of shears and razors. Basic principles of hair roller placement, set and comb out using various patterns and techniques. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisites: Cosmetology 1107 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 1113, 1115 and 1117 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 1113 Introduction to Chemical Services II 3 credit hours Application of chemical texturing, relaxing and permanent waving. Application of hair color and lightening. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisites: Cosmetology 1107 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 1111, 1115 and 1117 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 1115 Salon Operations I 3 credit hours Introduction to necessary skills to be successful in the beauty salon, including acting as a sanitation manager and demonstrating effective communication skills. Emphasis on job seeking skills. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisites: Cosmetology 1107 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 1111, 1113 and 1117 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 1117 Introduction to Aesthetics and Nail Technology I 2 credit hours Introduction to massage movements, facial techniques, hair removal, eyebrow arching, manicuring and pedicuring. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisites: Cosmetology 1107 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 1111, 1113 and 1115 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 1120 License Review I 2 credit hours Review all first-year curriculum to evaluate readiness for entry into the clinic portion of the cosmetology program. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisite: Cosmetology 1117 with a grade of “C” or better (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2201 Hairstyling III 3 credit hours Principles of hair design including fingerwaving, skip waving and pencil waves. Overview of hair composition, divisions, growth process and loss. Introduction to clipper cutting techniques. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisites: Cosmetology 1120 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2203, 2205 and 2223 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2203 Chemical Services III 3 credit hours Application of basic hair coloring, lightening and chemical texture with clients. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisites: Cosmetology 1120 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2201, 2205 and 2223 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2205 Advanced Aesthetics and Nail Technology 2 credit hours Application of manicures, pedicures , and facial massage in a salon with clients. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisites: Cosmetology 1120 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2201, 2203 and 2223 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2207 Salon Safety and Sanitation II 2 credit hours Application of safety and decontamination procedures in a salon with clients. Work in a clinic dispensary and take inventory of salon supplies. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisites: Cosmetology 1120 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2201, 2203 and 2205 or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2221 Advanced Hair Styling 2 credit hours Exploration of the various hairstyles, braiding techniques and uses and placement of artificial hair. Advanced techniques in haircutting and wet hair styling. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisites: Cosmetology 2207 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2223, 2225 and 2227 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2223 Advanced Chemical Services I 3 credit hours Advanced procedures in chemical textures and hair removal. The role of chemistry, electricity and light therapy related to the field of cosmetology. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisite: Cosmetology 2207 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2221, 2225 and 2227 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2225 Salon Operations II 3 credit hours Management of salon routines and operations. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisite: Cosmetology 2207 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2221, 2223 and 2227 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2227 Advanced Thermal Styling 2 credit hours Application of advanced thermal styling in a salon with clients. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisite: Cosmetology 2207 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2221, 2223 and 2225 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2250 License Review II 2 credit hours Comprehensive review of cosmetology curriculum and skills in preparation for the Illinois state board exam to complete the requirements for licensing. Prerequisite: Cosmetology 2227 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2253 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2253 Advanced Chemical Services II 2 credit hours In depth study of the perming and hair color process. Prepares student for state certification for the Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. Prerequisite: Cosmetology 2227 with a grade of “C” or better and Concurrent Enrollment: Cosmetology 2250 (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

COSMETOLOGY 2860 Internship (Career & Technical Education) 1 to 4 credits hours Course requires participation in Career and Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

COSMETOLOGY 2865 Internship - Advanced (Career & Tech Education) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Internship (Career and Technical Education). Course requires participation in Career & Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

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